Outdoor style: how best to furnish balconies and terraces for summer

Summer is approaching: here's how to make the outdoor spaces of our homes, be they terraces, balconies or gardens, into beautiful corners, all to be experienced

Summer is coming: this means spending more time outdoors, perhaps in nature, in our own garden, but also on terraces and balconies, the true protagonists of every summer season.

The warmer months are in fact when people spend more time outdoors, organising tasty lunches or a few dinners in the company of friends, not to mention the much-loved barbecues.

In short, all more convivial summer moments have as their backdrop the outdoor spaces of our home, which is why we must not be unprepared and immediately start to make them more pleasant and cosy through furniture, accessories and all those small details that can transform them into wonderful corners for relaxation and conviviality.

Let us therefore see together some style tips to make the your outdoor spaces.

How to furnish a balcony or terrace

If you live in the country or in the city, but do not have a garden, no problem: almost all homes now have a garden. balconies and terraces which, if properly arranged, are ideal for organising outdoor corners.

Usually balconies and terraces lend themselves very well to be furnished because, although they are often not too large, they remain well covered from the outside, protected from excessive sun and draughts.

To make them perfect, you have to start with an essential element: dimensions. If they are too small bet on a few indispensable pieces of furnitureas a small outdoor cabinet, perhaps in pickled wood in pure shabby chic style and in light or pastel colours, made even more beautiful by Polideas knobs from the Metal line that will turn even the simplest of cabinets into a little gem.

Add to this a small round wrought iron table with two chairs complete with floral-print cushions and a few pots with aromatic plants to create a pleasant, fragrant atmosphere. To make the most of space, focus on the shelves: in wood or metal, placed at different heights, will allow you to place pots of succulent seedlings or other small accessories that will help turn your small balcony into an irresistible green corner. The important thing is to choose safe and solid supports such as those by Polideas.

If, on the other hand, your balcony or terrace is large and allows you more freedom in terms of furnishing, then go for a large dark wood furnitureand made more solid by the Polideas handles from the antique line and completed with a large wooden table complete with folding chairs (so they can be sheltered in case of rain).

Of course, add an awning to protect the balcony from excessive heat or, if you have enough space, a nice gazebo will also be the ideal solution.

If you then wish to give your outdoor corner special flavour, also add some classic hangers for guests to visit, where they can put their jackets and bags.

Finally, for really special evenings, bet on the Polideas white LED kitWith 4 small lights and a useful switch, it will allow you to illuminate the table area during your outdoor dinners, making the atmosphere truly unique.

Of course, here too, do not forget plantsGo for large, square-shaped pots and play with different sizes, aiming for flowers in bright colours and small pots of climbing plants to be left hanging in the corners of your outdoor area: the result will be stunning.

How to decorate the garden

If you are among the lucky ones who can enjoy a beautiful spacious gardenFirst of all, recreate a small corner in which to place a table, chairs and everything you need to create a liveable, functional but also aesthetically pleasing outdoor space.

The ideal is usually to exploit the space outside the tavern or cellar - used perhaps as a small secondary kitchen - taking care to standardise the furnishing style. For example, if the kitchen that overlooks your outdoor space in the garden is in rustic style (one of the most popular styles for rooms of this type), perfect it with Polideas handles from the Anticati line

 

or with more minimal ones such as the Bow handle or the Cook handle.

 

In the space in front, adopt the same style as the kitchen for the table, chairs and various cabinets, remembering to complete everything with comfortable cushions, rustic-chic lamps and, for summer dinners, rely on the magic of the Polideas led kit with coloured lights complete with remote controlYou will immediately create a joyful and colourful atmosphere, also perfect for celebrating important occasions.

Of course, if you have space available, don't forget the classic wicker armchairs with a small round table or a nice sofa where you can also welcome guests for a simple iced tea in the afternoon.

With these styling tips, your outdoor spaces will be the perfect backdrop during warm summer evenings.